Capitals' Holtby, Ellis combine to shut out Hurricanes

Wilson scored 3:31 into the third to give Washington a lead it did not relinquish. Derek Roy scored an insurance goal at 13:11. Dan Ellis relieved Holtby midway through the game and made 12 saves to preserve the shutout.

Hurricanes goalie Eddie Lack played the first two periods and made 22 saves. Drew MacIntyre allowed two goals on nine shots.

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